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Business: Mixed fortunes blur idea of Africa's collective 'rising'
Falling commodity prices, political upheaval and simmering conflict are exposing the differing fortunes of Africa's economies, undermining the idea that the continent of a billion people is on one collective ascent.
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Foreign Businesses Face Backlash in South Africa
As South Africas economy falters, it is no longer so welcoming to outsiders.
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Fed 'beige book' survey finds U.S. economy growing at moderate pace
The U.S. economy was growing at a moderate pace through mid-February despite severe winter storms that had disrupted activity in some regions, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday.
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Business: Airtel, Visa extend mobile payments to seven countries in Africa
Barcelona, Spain: Visa and Bharti Airtel Tuesday announced a partnership to bring innovative mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa including Kenya, Gabon, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles and Tanzania.
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New bid to boost Africa-US trade
Efforts to remove trade barriers between the East African Community and the US have started in earnest.
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Business Beat: Foundation sets aside Sh9.1b to revive Africa's start-up revolution
In 2012, The Economist wrote a colourful article about how Kenya, Â?previously known for its coffee and safarisÂ?, was in the middle of a tech boom. The article said Nairobi was fast becoming a Â?Silicon SavannahÂ?, a phrase that has since become a moniker for the city's burst of apps, hubs ...
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Business: Foundation sets aside Sh9.1b to revive Africa's start-up revolution
In 2012, The Economist wrote a colourful article about how Kenya, Â?previously known for its coffee and safarisÂ?, was in the middle of a tech boom. The article said Nairobi was fast becoming a Â?Silicon SavannahÂ?, a phrase that has since become a moniker for the city's burst of apps, hubs ...
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East Africa: U.S. Signs Trade Pledge With East Africa, Eyes Rest of Continent
[ANGOP]Washington -The United States and five East African countries pledged on Thursday to ease trade flows and set the stage for more U.S. investment, a program that could be extended to other parts of Africa.
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Cameroon: Chinese Investments in Cameroon Drop
[Cameroon Tribune]A recent report by WWF holds that there has been a drop in their activities in the past six years.
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Business News: Pan Africa Insurance Holdings 2014 profit falls 24 per cent
Kenya's Pan Africa Insurance Holdings reported on Friday a 24 percent drop in full-year pretax profit for 2014, hit by unrealised gains in equity investments and slow property sales.
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Business Beat: US signs trade pledge with East Africa, eyes rest of continent
The United States and five East African countries pledged on Thursday to ease trade flows and set the stage for more U.S. investment, a program that could be extended to other parts of Africa.
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Business: Pan Africa Insurance Holdings 2014 profit falls 24 per cent
Kenya's Pan Africa Insurance Holdings reported on Friday a 24 percent drop in full-year pretax profit for 2014, hit by unrealised gains in equity investments and slow property sales.
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Business: US signs trade pledge with East Africa, eyes rest of continent
The United States and five East African countries pledged on Thursday to ease trade flows and set the stage for more U.S. investment, a program that could be extended to other parts of Africa.
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Power crisis knocks South Africa economy
Worsening energy supply forces government to downgrade growth as SA delivers austere budget
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South Africa: India a Key Trading Partner for SA
[SAnews.gov.za]Pretoria -Despite the slow rate of investment, India remains a key trading partner for South Africa, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina.
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Africa Insurance Boosts Profit by 40pc
Africa Insurance Company, one of the first insurance companies in the country that reached their 20th anniversary, managed to increase its profit after tax by 42pc reaching 37 million Br and the earnings per share reached 478 Br from the prior years 408 Br. Although the Bank has registered such a ...
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Africa: Global Investments - Is South Africa Still On the Agenda?
[Daily Maverick]Just the other day, J. BROOKS SPECTOR quietly obtained a transcript of the discussion in a committee of the board of directors of a major multinational high-tech manufacturing company. This committee is the one that prepares final recommendations for the topmost layer of management in that firm for its ...
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South Africa upbeat on 'Make in India' to boost trade
South Africa is considering the 'Make In India' initiative a key area of interest at a time when the country is keen on boosting bilateral trade and has placed India as a priority destination for improving the business ties.
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Eurozone business picks up pace in Feb on rising orders PMI
The jump in activity will provide a glimmer of hope for policymakers
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Lavoro, come funzionerà la Naspi, Nuova assicurazione sociale per l'occupazione
Articolo da lavoce.info
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Business Briefing: British Inflation Slows to Record Low Pace
Officials said inflation slowed in January to an annual 0.3 percent the lowest pace on record in the face of falling energy prices and supermarket price wars.